Articles tagged with Debbie Francis
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Public Service Commission to Review Ministry of Justice Employment Case Handling
05 Aug 2026 | 1 month ago | 326 viewsThe Public Service Commission will conduct a rapid review of the Ministry of Justice following serious mishandling of an employment case involving criminal proceedings over five years. Minister Paul Goldsmith has directed the Commission to provide firm guidance to all chief executives on managing such cases to ensure active and timely decision-making. He emphasized the need for fair but practical management to protect taxpayers' interests and prevent similar issues in the future.
Tags: Paul Goldsmith Russell Harrison Andrew Kibblewhite Debbie Francis Steve Haszard Brian Roche Ministry of Justice Public Service Commission Justice Secretary Public Service CommissionerNew Governing Council Appointed for Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
30 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 355 viewsEducation Minister Hon Erica Stanford announced the final appointments to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand's Governing Council, naming Patrick Walsh MNZM as Chair, Andrée Atkinson as Deputy Chair, and Kelly Seaburg as a new member. The Council combines extensive expertise in education leadership, financial governance, and early childhood education to address key challenges, particularly ensuring child safety and enhancing regulatory focus. Alongside these appointees, the Council includes experienced education leaders and governance experts committed to providing strong sector support over the next three years.
Tags: Erica Stanford Patrick Walsh Andrée Atkinson Kelly Seaburg Sarah Brown Patrick Drumm Heath Chittenden Susan Hassall Debbie Francis Tom GottEducation Minister Announces New Appointments to Teaching Council Governing Council
08 Jul 2026 | 2 months ago | 457 viewsEducation Minister Hon Erica Stanford announced new appointments to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Governing Council to address past challenges and enhance governance focused on child safety and regulatory oversight. The appointees include experienced frontline educators and professionals with expertise in governance, financial management, and organisational performance, ensuring a balanced and skilled council. Several members were reappointed for three-year terms, with a further appointment planned to strengthen early childhood education representation, all starting in July alongside the Education (System Reform) Amendment Bill.
Tags: Erica Stanford Sarah Brown Patrick Drumm Heath Chittenden Susan Hassall Patrick Walsh Andrée Atkinson Debbie Francis Tom Gott Dame Susan HassallEducation Minister Announces New Teaching Council Governing Council Appointments
08 Jul 2026 | 2 months ago | 494 viewsEducation Minister Hon Erica Stanford announced new appointments to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand's Governing Council to address past challenges and enhance governance focused on child safety and regulatory oversight. The appointees include experienced frontline educators and professionals with expertise in financial management, organisational performance, and risk management, ensuring a balanced and skilled council. Current members have been reappointed, with terms starting in July alongside the Education (System Reform) Amendment Bill, and an additional appointment will be made to strengthen early childhood education representation.
Tags: Erica Stanford Sarah Brown Patrick Drumm Heath Chittenden Susan Hassall Patrick Walsh Andrée Atkinson Debbie Francis Tom Gott MartinJenkinsEducation Minister Appoints Debbie Francis to Revitalize Teaching Council Board
23 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 1101 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford has announced Debbie Francis's appointment to the Teaching Council board to support the organisation through significant challenges. Francis, with extensive experience in organisational change and strategy across public and private sectors, is expected to help address pressing issues and restore trust in the council. Her background includes leadership roles at PwC, educational institutions, and a Masters in Public Policy, highlighting her capability to contribute effectively to the council's renewal.
Tags: Erica Stanford Debbie Francis Teaching Council PwC New Zealand Correspondence School UCOL Lincoln University Education Minister organisational change public policy